Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler, Former Baseball Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Bhadohi Village, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh was appointed Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh government under the sports quota. He publicly thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the state administration after the appointment was announced.
Rinku Singh returned to India’s T20 World Cup camp after leaving briefly because of a family emergency and was available for selection again the next day. He rejoined training just one day after his father’s cremation, underscoring the urgency of his return ahead of the West Indies clash.
Rinku Singh rejoined the Indian team’s T20 World Cup camp ahead of a decisive Super 8 match against Zimbabwe after a brief absence due to a family emergency. Team management confirmed he was back with the squad and expected to be available for selection.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rinku Singh Rajput |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm (6' 3") |
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| Weight | 116 kg (256 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Guru Govind Singh Sports College, Guramba, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
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| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | 9th Standard |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Rajput |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Parents | Father worked as a truck driver |
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Career
| Baseball |
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Favourites
| Wrestler | John Cena |
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| Food | Chilli Paneer |
| Street Food | Litti Chokha |
| Song | "Ek Tu Hi Nahi" by Sonu Nigam |
| Singer | Eminem |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rinku Singh earned a junior national level medal in javelin throw in India. | |
| 2. His family faced financial challenges during his upbringing. | |
| 3. He emerged victorious in the "Million Dollar Arm" contest, which led to an opportunity to play baseball in America. | |
| 4. He made history as the inaugural Indian to secure a contract with a major American baseball team. | |
| 5. Rinku Singh marked another milestone by becoming the first Indian to participate in a professional baseball game in the United States. | |
| 6. His aspirations include becoming a WWE Tag Team Champion in India and establishing a free education center for underprivileged children. | |
| 7. After retiring from WWE, he began serving as a sevak at the ashram of spiritual guru Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan, performing tasks such as sweeping. | |
| 8. His inspiring journey from a rural village to professional baseball was featured in the Hollywood film Million Dollar Arm. |